ANNA F. (BENZ) HALSEY , 99 of Pittsfield, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. She was born Nov.29, 1909 near Kampsville to Joseph and Mary Marshing Benz. Anna married Vernon M. Halsey Nov.14, 1934 and he died July 1,1943. She was a farmwife and homemaker. Anna was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Pittsfield. She enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, sewing, raising house plants, and baking esp. homemade bread. Anna enjoyed her children and grandchildren and living her whole life for her family. Survivors are three sons, Ron (wife Joan) Halsey of Pittsfield; Keith (Diana) Halsey of Manhatten and Don (wife Frances) Halsey of Edwardsville; a daughter, Mrs. Lois Ann (George) Ruble of Pittsfield; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded by a son, Earl Halsey in 1952; six brothers and four sisters and a great-great-grandson. Funeral services were Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Father Rodney Swartz officiating. Burial was at Greenpond Cemetery near Pearl. Friends called at the Niebur Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. till time of services
Contributed by Billie Browning

ROBERT LEE HAMMIT , 86, of rural Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. Mr. Hammitt was born on June 20, 1922 near Perry, to Cyrus and Bernice Ingalls Hammitt. He married Lura Miller Sept. 3, 1941 in Bowling Green, Mo. Mr. Hammitt was a lifelong farmer, but he always had other jobs throughout his life. He worked for Fitzhenry and Cates Service Station, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line, and the Production Credit Association. He also did custom fertilizer work. He was past president of the Pike County Pork Producers and a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau. Mr. Hammitt entered the U.S. Army and served in Okinawa during WWII. Mr. Hammitt was a member of the Church of Christ and served as an elder for many years. He was currently a member of the New Testament Church of Christ in Pittsfield. Over the years, Mr. Hammitt occasionally served as a preacher, and conducted numerous funeral services in this area. He also officiated at several weddings for friends and grandchildren. In 1986, Mr. and Mrs. Hammitt were honored by the Home Extension Service as the Illinois Family of the Year. Survivors include: his wife of 67 years, Lura, sons, Robert (Phyllis) of Pittsfield, Bill (Patti) of Nixa, Mo., Jeff (Angie) of Pittsfield, John Patterson (Rebecca) of Roseville, Mich., Larry Wigington (Sandy) of Pittsfield; daughters, Judy (Calvin) Warpula of Houston, Texas, Janice (Ed) Brokaw of Abilene, Texas, Julie Hammitt of Elk Grove Village, IL, and Angie (Kevin) Bolick of Granite Falls, NC, 24 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, brothers, Edwin (Mardell) of New Salem, Wayne (Lois Ann) of Meredosia; sister, Betty Carr of Jacksonville and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Hammitt was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Paul and Dennis, and a sister, Virginia Metzger. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with Bro. Calvin Warpula officiating. Burial was at the West Cemetery, Pittsfield. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Pittsfield American Legion Post # 152. Visitation was held Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Contributed by Billie Browning

URSULA L. (PULMER) HAMMITT , 89 of Pittsfield, died Saturday(1/6/07) at the home of her daughter Mrs. Erlene Risley near Perry, IL. She was born on November. 20, 1917, at Perry Springs, Pike County, IL; she was a daughter of Roy and Helen Ross Plummer. She married Floyd E. Hammitt on March 21,1937 at Griggsville, IL. and he preceded her in 1987. She was a nurse for 20 years at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield and along with her husband they were custodians of the First National Bank and King Park both in Pittsfield. She was a longtime member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church and the Guild Fellowship. Also a member of the Horseshoe Hall of Fame, and she and her husband were recognized as “Saukee of the Year" in 1985-86. . She will be remembered as being witty, generous and fun loving. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Erlene) Risley of Perry, IL. and Mrs. Kay Gooud of Pittsfield, IL.; five grandchildren: Kevin, Brian and Beverly Risley all of Perry, IL. and Larry Gooud of Springfield, IL. and Bob Gooud of Benton, Ky., and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield.. Burial will be at Griggsville Cemetery at Griggsville, IL.
From Niebur Funeral Home

CHARLES HAMMOND - Died at the residence of Asa Hammond, two miles south of Barry, on Sunday evening, July 26, 1891, Chas. Hammond, age 23 years, of consumption. He was regarded as a moral young man and a kind friend and a dutiful son. About six months ago he was converted to Christ, and was ready to go and resigned to the Devine will. The funeral occurred at the Baptist church in Barry on Tuesday morning, July 28th. A large number of sympathizing friends were present to show their respect to the bereaved family. The remains were interred in the beautiful Barry cemetery.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, 4 Aug 1891]

CLEO (BELTS) HARRISON , 73, of New Canton died Sunday, March 20, 2005 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born June 18, 1931 in Barry to Raymond E. and Beulah Hinch Belts. She married John D. Harrison, September 6, 1945 at Barry, IL and he preceded her in death on December 15, 1991. She was a homemaker and enjoyed rug hooking, ceramics, bingo and most of all her family. She was also a member of the Community of Christ Church in New Canton. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Horton of New Canton, a sister Anna Lou McCallister of Quincy, IL., one granddaughter, Kim Green, of Girard, IL., five great grandchildren, Ashley, Lindsey and Jayme Horton, Georgia and Justice Green. She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dale Belts; two grandsons, John "Jay" and Greg Horton, a great granddaughter, Lindy Horton and a son-in-law, Otis Lee Horton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 24, 2005 at the Community of Christ Church in New Canton, IL., with Bill Phillips and Lee Orf officiating. Burial will be at the Kinderhook Cemetery. Visitation will also be at the church Wednesday, March 23, 2005 with family meeting friends from 6-8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the family. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is in charge of the arrangements

VIRGIL EUGENE HARRISON , 63, of New Canton, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at his home. Born Feb. 3, 1938 in New Canton, he was a son of Virgil W. and Lela Alice Martin Harrison. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He formerly worked at Hull Elevator and New Canton Elementary School and was a member of the Community of Christ Church in New Canton. Survivors include one brother, David Harrison of Pleasant Hill; one sister, Nancy Franklin of Hannibal, Mo.; four nieces, one nephew, two great-nieces; one great-nephew; and two step-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Edna I. Frohn. Services were held Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Community of Christ Church in New Canton. Elder Bill Phillips officiated. Burial was at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport. Pallbearers were John Megehe, Kent Saxbury, Randy Saxbury, Marvin Duncan, Eric Duncan, and Roger Bernard.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

ETHEL (SMITH) HAYDEN - Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Hayden, 74, of Pittsfield were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Coultas Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, with Bro Jesse Smith officiating. Interment was in Nebo cemetery. Mrs. Ruby Goodin and Mrs. Oneida Pruett sang, accompanied by Mrs. Katerine Greenstreet. Mrs. Hayden died Monday even, July 31, 1967, at Couch Nursing Home, Pittsfield. Born in Nebo July 4, 1893 Ethel Smith was the daughter of William E. and Susan Bray Smith. She was married Sept 7, 1919 to Claude Hayden who preceded her in death. Mrs. Hayden was the last surviving member of her family. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

JERRY D. HAYDEN - 46 of Milton, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at ARC of Jacksonville in Jacksonville. He was born April 30, 1962 at Jacksonville to Ronald S. and Mary Estelene McKee Hayden. He was a 1980 graduate of Pittsfield High School and Quincy Technical School in Quincy, with a degree in drafting. He was a member of the Milton Christian Church and worked for Container Corporation in Dallas, Texas as a store design manager, Jerry enjoyed country music and country line dancing, doing drawings and sketches in pencil, oil and chalk and spending time with his family especially his nieces and nephews. Survivors include his parents, Ron and Estelene Hayden of Milton; a brother, Jeff (wife Heather) Hayden of Milton; a sister, Mrs. Gary (Debbie) Laux of Pittsfield; four nephews, Brice Laux and Cole, Cade and Cody Hayden, two nieces Emily Laux and Chandler Hayden; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded by his paternal grandparents, Stewart and Virginia Hayden and maternal grandparents, William and Mary McKee. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Darrell McKee officiating. Burial was at the Blue River Cemetery near Detroit. Lunch followed services at the Detroit Town Hall. Visitation was held at Niebur Funeral Home Monday from noon till time of services. Memorials are to Blue River Cemetery at Detroit.
Contributed by Billie Browning

LESLIE A. HAYDEN - 83, of Pittsfield died late Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield, Il. He was born June 14, 1926 in Pittsfield, son of the late Lloyd and Vera Landess Hayden. He married Verna Lane June 22, 1947 in Pittsfield, and she survives. A daughter, Lila Pepper and husband Randy of Hendersonville, Tenn.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; twin brothers, Earl and Gerald Hayden of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Larry Hayden. Mr. Hayden was a 1944 graduate of Pittsfield High School. He was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the U.S. Navy. Following W.W. II, he was employed at King Mill in Pittsfield, Il. He became a substitute mail carrier in Pittsfield before becoming Postmaster at Mt. Sterling, Il., transferring back to the Pittsfield office and becoming Postmaster there for many years. Les retired from the post office in 1989. He loved woodworking and loved target shooting at P.A.S.A Park in Barry, Il. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Pittsfield American Legion Post, and Crime Stoppers of Pike County. Les was community minded and taught Red Cross First Aid and CPR classes in Pittsfield,for many years. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery where graveside military rites will be conducted by Pittsfield American Legion Post. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home
Contributed by Billie Browning

MARY HAYDEN - August 11.--Died, in Detroit Township, a few miles east of this city, last night, Mrs. Mary HAYDEN, aged 80 years. The deceased was born in Missouri, but came to this county in 1830. She leaves nine children, sixty grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren to mourn her death.
St. Louis Globe-Democrat August 12 1887

VICTORIA (GEORGE) HAYDEN was born April 30, 1917 in Orrville , Ohio and died Jan. 6, 1981 in Quincy , IL . Burial was in Wells Cemetery , near Pleasant Hill , IL . She married Lyle Hayden on Jan. 23, 1954 in Beirut , Lebanon , he survives. Her father was Frank George; her mother; Philomina Backlenee. A resident of Pleasant Hill, IL, she is survived by her son: Wesley Hayden of Cleveland, OH; following sisters and brother: Miss Evelyn George of CA, Miss Isabell George, Mrs. Josephine Ferris, Mrs. Pauline Hatton and Mrs. Virginia Johnson, all of Cleveland, OH, Mrs. Mary Rose Hudson of Denver, CO, and Thomas George of Cleveland, OH.

THARON W. HAYES - Friends in this place were grieved to learn of the death of Tharon W., the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hayes of Barry. The little one died in Blessing Hospital in Quincy Thursday after a brief illness of bronchial pneumonia. The funeral and burial took place in Barry Sunday. Mrs. Hayes was formerly Miss Gertrude Ward and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Ward of this place.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson The Quincy Daily Journal Tuesday, March 26, 1918

FINLEY HAYS - By the death of Finley Hays early last Thursday morning (Nov. 12) Barry lost her most aged citizen. Had Mr. Hays lived until early in the new year he would have reached his ninety-ninth birthday. He passed away at the home of his son, Ed. on the south side of the park...after a brief illness, brought short by a fall he sustained ten days prior to his death. When he attempted to open the door leading from his room into the hallway he fell backward on the floor, injuring his back, but fracturing no bones. Mr. Hays was but to bed but due to his advanced age and frail condition his physical decline was rapid. Up until the time he fell, on nice days, Mr. Hays seldom missed a day walking the few blocks from his son's home to the business district, where he enjoyed meeting and visiting his friends. His hearing was poor but his eyesight was keen for a man of his great age. Mr. Hays was never ill and took care of himself until almost the very last day of his life. Finley Hays, son of James and Elizabeth Hays, was born in Franklin county, Ohio, January 21, 1838. In 1855 he was married to Mary Peterson and to this union six sons were born, one dying in infancy. The five surviving sons are Frank, Nathan and Ed of Barry; Marion, of Rock Island; Emmett of Quincy. Mrs. Hays passed away in September 1918, at the age of 88 years. There are twenty-one grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Mr. Hays came to Illinois with his parents in October 1846, when this part of the country was a wilderness. He lived in the vicinity of New Salem, but the greater part of his life was spent in Barry. Funeral services were held from the Hufnagel Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, November 14, with Rev. J. A. Johnson of the Barry Methodist church officiating. A men's trio composed of Fred Davis, George Wike, and Frank Lawson sang three appropriate songs. Interment was in the Barry cemetery.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Wed, 18 Nov 1936, p1]

HATTIE (BLAKE) HAYS daughter of Jerry and Almina Blake, was born in Barry Jan. 25, 1863, and departed this life at her home in Barry Jan. 20,1920; aged 57 years and 4 days. She was married to Frank Hays in October, 1882. To this union were born two children, both of whom passed away in infancy. The parent heart thus defeated, she has given a mother's affection to a daughter adopted, in infancy, now Mrs. Ruby Bowers, wife of Murl Bowers. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, Murl Bowers, Jr., also three sisters--Mrs. Anna Wright of Kansas; Mrs. Albert Starks of Barry, and Miss Minnie Blake also of Barry. One brother preceded her in death a few years ago. She also leaves many other relatives and a host of friends....Mrs. Hays received her education in the Barry schools. During her entire life her home has been in this place....she was an ardent student of the Bible. Owing to sickness in the home brief services were held in the home on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 1, and open air services at the grave conducted by C. B. Dabney, assisted by Rev. Nelson of the M. E. church. The remains were laid to rest in Park Lawn cemetery.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Record, Wed, 4 Feb 1920, p1]

LAURA (KIMBALL) HAYS Barry lost one of its best known and mostly highly respected and loved matrons last week when Mrs. L. Jane Hays passed away at her home Friday afternoon, March 31, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Hays had been a shut-in for several years but she retained a wonderful cheerfulness and an interest in the activities of the community and the welfare of her friends. She was the mother of a large family, five sons and five daughters, all of whom reached home to talk to their mother before her death. One daughter had died in infancy....Mrs. Hays was a member of the Barry Methodist church, the Women's Relief corps, Pike Chapter No. 20 O.E.S. and the American Legion Auxiliary....the Woman's Relief Corps of which she had been a member for forty-six years, held a dinner at her home and the event was a source of great happiness. On her nineteenth birthday she was married to Nathan Hays and they would have celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary on April 22. Most of her life was spent in Barry. Mrs. Hays is survived by her husband; five sons, Carl of Barry, Fred of Minneapolis, Lorraine and Francis of Kansas City and Percy of Pittsfield; five daughters, Mrs. Nina Walthers of Barry, Mrs. Helen Churchill and Mrs. Leona Skamris of Kansas City and Mrs. Edyth Miller of Tuscon, Arizona; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Huff of Barry, Mrs. H. A. George of San Diego, California and Mrs. Nelle Doran of Streater, Illinois; twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Four grandsons are Pvt. Lee Staggs of Camp Roberts, California; Pvt. Norton Walthers of Camp Custer, Michigan; S-Sgt. Hays Walthers of Aliance, Nebraska, and S-Sgt Richard Churchell of Rosecrans Field, St. Joseph, Missouri. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist church with Rev. Gilbert C. Dude officiating. The selections sung by Ray Gleckler, Leonard Evans, Marlon Koeller and Fred Davis, accompanied by Mrs. Oral Bethard, were requested by Mrs. Hays and the 23rd psalm as its text had also been requested. Internment was in Park Lawn cemetery with E. C. O'Brien, Otis Oitker, Glann Crump, Raymond Gieker, Harold Ewing and Otto Gruttke...casketbearers. Relatives from out of town...included Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hays and daughter Marian Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Loraine Hays and daughter Patty, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Churchill and Mr. and Mrs. Ten Skamris all of Kansas City, S-Sgt. and Mrs. Richard Churchill of St. Joseph, Mo., Fred Hays of Minneapolis, Minn, Mrs Edyth Miller of Tucson...Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hays and Mr. and Mrs Elmo Stagg of Pittsfield; Mrs. Lucy Hays of Quincy; Mrs. Nelle Doran of Streator; Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hatch and Mrs. Osborne Hatch of Timewell and Mrs. Bertha Parker of Mt. Sterling.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Wed, 5 Apr 1944, p1]

LINDA R. HAYS , age 66 of New Hartford passed away Tuesday September 21, 2010 at the Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p. m. Friday at the Mudd-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green with Tom Davis and Joy Widel officiating. Burial will be in the Keith Cemetery in New Hartford. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. Friday until the time of funeral at the funeral home. She was born February 18, 1944 in Nebo, IL., the daughter of Charles and Eda Doyle Ruble. She was raised in Nebo and moved to New Hartford after her marriage to Tom Hays on November 25, 1967 in Pittsfield, IL. He survives. Also surviving are daughters Susan Locklin of Bowling Green, Cindy Tolbert and husband Larry of Bowling Green, Marsha Burt and husband Keith of Eolia; grandchildren Justin Peak, Jeremiah Peak, Tylor Locklin, Whitney Locklin, Austin Hays, Zachary Tolbert, Jarrod Tolbert, Shelbie Tolbert, Keith Burt Jr., Kassie Durham and Hunter Burt; great grandchildren Rieley Peak, Collin Peak, Elisabeth Hays and Lillie Hays. She was also mom and grandma to many others. She was preceded in death by her parents, twin sisters at birth and grandson Dustin Burt. Mrs. Hays was a member of a non denominational Christian Faith. She enjoyed gardening, crafts and writing. She was a care giver to many who were home bound. She had been employed at Ruth Jensen Village in Bowling Green. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandchildren . Memorials may be made to the Keith Cemetery c/o Mudd-Veach Funeral Home or to Pike County Home Health and Hospice.
Contributed by Billie Browning

LUCY (MURPHY) HAYS , a former Barry resident, passed away in St. Mary Hospital at Quincy Monday morning, November 17, 1947 at 3:35 o'clock. She entered the hospital last Friday after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage earlier in the week which resulted in complete paralysis. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, November 19, 1947 at 1:30 from the Daugherty Funeral Home in Quincy. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Mrs. Hays was born in New Canton, September 15, 1876, a daughter of Absalom and Trecy Martz Murphy. Her marriage to Emmett Hays took place in Quincy forty-five years ago. He preceded his wife in 1940. Mrs. Hays was a member of the Methodist Church. SUrviving are a brother, Otis Murphy of Quincy; three sisters, Mrs. C.S. Ryan of Chicago and Mrs. Nelle Collins and Mrs. I.F. McCrellis of Libertyville; and several nieces and nephews.
The Barry Adage November 19, 1947

MARY (PETERSON) HAYS , daughter of Benjamin A. and Bethalinda Shaul Peterson, was born near Columbus, Ohio, January 30, 1830; died at her home in Barry September 19, aged 88 years, 7 months and 19 days. At the age of 10 years she came with her parents in a covered wagon overland and settled on a farm 3 1/2 miles northeast of what was then known as Worchester, now Barry. She was the oldest of a family of 14, having five brothers and eight sisters, and assisted the mother greatly by caring for the younger children. She and her brother going on foot or horseback 3 and 4 miles to church and camp meetings, which in those days were very popular. She was married to Finley Hays on Oct. 25, 1855, and to them were born 6 sons: George, who preceded her to the better land at the age of 6 years; Nathan, Frank and Ed of Barry; Marion, of Rock Island; Emmett, of Silvis. She also raised a grandson, Harry, who is now in France. She leaves her aged husband, 5 sons, 23 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Four grandsons are in the U. S. service--Percy, Clifford and Harry all in France, and Clarence in the U. S. Four brothers--Matthew, of Chicago; Frank and William of Barry, and Bruce of Ilasco, Mo. Three sisters, Cora Starks, Mattie Smith and Malinda Stevens, of Barry. She was a woman of very modest retiring disposition and spent the most of her time in caring for the welfare of her home and children. She has been a great sufferer for the past sixteen years and has been cared for by her sons' wives, who have taken the place of daughters to her. She leaves a host of friends who will miss her, but would say her long suffering is over. She is at rest.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Wed. 25 Sep 1918]

PERCY RAY HAYS , 82, of Barry, retired operator of the Barry General Store and school bus driver, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday (Dec, 21, 1980) in Schapers Hospital at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. Mr. Hays was born in Barry July 4, 1898, a son of Nathan and Laura Jane Kimball Hays. He married Opal Leeds April 3, 1943, in Hannibal. He was a veteran of World War 1. He was a member of the Barry Christian Church, Barry Post 222 of the American Legion, Barry Lodge 34 AF&AM, Pike Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, the Royal Arch Masons and the Quincy Consistory. Surviving are his wife; a brother, Don L. of Forsyth, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Helen Churchill of Columbia, Mo.; and a foster grandson. A son, three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Mr. and Mrs. Hays were Pleasant Hill residents for a number of years and he operated a pool hall here. Services...Wednesday in the Gill-Lummis Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Joe Maynard. Burial was in Parklawn Cemetery.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [unidentified 1980 clipping]

JOHN RICHARD HENNANT , age 88, of Griggsville, Il., formerly of Perry, Il. died Wed. morning March 5, 2008 in his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1920, son of the late John Ray and Marie (Daigh) Hannant. He married Mary L. Burke on June 14, 1947 in the Woodland Church, Fishook, Il., and she survives. Mr. Hannant farmed for 40 yrs. southwest of Perry. He attended Dexter School and graduated from Perry High School in 1938. He served in Europe during World War II, was a member of the Perry American Legion and served on the school board of Perry Elementary School. Mr. Hannant enjoyed woodworking after retiring from farming and became well known for his red oak furniture. He sold his products at craft shows and color drives. Mr. Hannant had customers all over the United States and overseas. Also surviving are two daughters, Janet (husband Mike) Straus of Lakeland, Fl. and Debra (husband Carrel) Smith of Griggsville; two sons, Gary (wife Cindy) Hannant of Rushville, Il, and Rick (wife Linda) Hannant of Griggsville, Il.; a sister Donna Yockey, Austin, Tx.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Margaret Ada Hannant and Jean Reese; and two brothers, Owen Hannant and Gordon Hannant. Services were entrusted to Airsman-Hires Funeral Home of Griggsville, Illinois.

CHARLES W. HERRON , 95, of Pittsfield Healthcare and formerly of Pleasant Hill , died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Pittsfield Healthcare Center . He was born Feb. 11, 1910 in Calhoun County to Tim and Clara Foster Herron. He married Leona E. "Babe" Harris, July 17, 1934 in Pittsfield . She preceded him in death Sept. 23, 2000. He was an engineer for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company in Pleasant Hill and retired in 1972. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He is survived by one son, Kenneth W. (wife Sharon) Herron of Quincy; four brothers, John Herron of Rock Island , Doug Herron of Nebo, Junior Herron of Pleasant Hill and Leroy Herron of Texas ; and two sisters, Ebby Davis of Oregon and Genevieve Buchanan of Pleasant Hill . He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 28, at 11 am at the Ward Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Richard Hobbs. Visitation was held from 10 am until time of services. Burial was at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill . Pallbearers were Daryl Herron, Steve Herron, Carrol Menke, Fred Rodhouse, Cecil Long, and Ronnie White. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Christian Church.

CLARA ETTA (FOSTER) HERRON , 74, of Pleasant Hill were held at 2 pm Thursday at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. Interment was in Indian Creek Cemetery in Calhoun county. Mrs. Herron died at 3:25 am Tuesday, Sept. ?? in Illini Hospital in Pittsfield . Born in Pike county Jan. 27, 1892, Clara Etta Foster was the daughter of Charles and Lucinda Bensinger Foster. She was married in Hardin Feb. 26, 1909 to Timothy Herron, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Herron was a member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church. She is survived by five sons and five daughters. They are: Carl of Nebo, Richard of Kampsville, Charles of Pleasant Hill, John of Rock Island and Simon of Rapid City, S. Dak, Mrs. Mina Smith of Hannibal , Mo. , Mrs. Elizabeth Miller of Pleasant Hill , Mrs. Ruth Prater of Astoria , Mrs. Genevieve Buchanan of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Betty Coonrod of Madison . Also surviving are 17 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren, three brothers and five sisters. The brothers are Lee Foster of Bowling Green , Mo. , Ted and Walter, both of Hamburg . The sisters are Mrs. Lizzie Carroll and Mrs. Blanche Little, both of Hamburg , Mrs. Freda Buchanan of Nebo, Mrs. Anna Gates of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Frances Knollhoff of Mitchell.

JOHN T. HERRON , 89, of Milan , died Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, at his home. Funeral services are 1 pm Thursday at Family Funeral Services, Milan . Visitation is 11 am until time of service. Interment is in Roselawn Memorial Estate, Moline . Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. He was born June 4, 1916, in Crab Orchard, Neb. , to Timothy and Clara Foster Herron. He married Gertrude Hill June 26, 1937, in Moline . She died Jan. 5, 1996. John served in the Navy. He worked at Allied Stone in Milan for 30 years as a dynamiter, retiring in 1981. Prior to that, he was a delivery driver for local dairies. He enjoyed trapping, fishing, hunting and mushroom hunting. Survivors (and spouses) are two daughters, Rogene (John) Munson, Milan, Joy (Darrell) Rittierodt, Montgomery, Ill.; two sons, Duane (Kathy) Herron, Silvis, Dennis (Sharon) Herron, California; 26 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; two brothers, Doug Herron, Pleasant Hill, Ill., Leroy Herron, Texas; two sisters, Genevieve Buchanan, Pleasant Hill, Ebbie Davis, Oregon. His parents, three sisters, two brothers and one grandchild preceded him in death.

LEONA (HARRIS) HERRON , 84, of Pleasant Hill , died Saturday morning, September 23, 2000 at the Pittsfield Healthcare Center . Born May 18, 1916, in Calhoun county, she was a daughter of Dewey and Georgia Garner Harris. She married Charles W. "Pick" Herron July 17, 1934 in Pittsfield and he survives. Also surviving are a son, Kenneth W. (Sharon) Herron of Quincy; and three sisters, Edna Ward of Pleasant Hill, Ethel Green of Mississippi and Ella Calhoun of Wapato, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Alonzo and Floyd Harris and one sister Pauline Bobo. Mrs. Herron was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting. Services were held at 10:30 am Tuesday in Ward-Lummis Funeral Home with Eldon Cook officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery . Pallbearers were Richard Hobbs, Carroll Long, Cecil Long, Lowell McKee, Kenny White and Ronny White. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Christian Church Building Fund.

RICHARD HERRON , 76, of Pleasant Hill died Sunday, July 17, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield . He was born March 13, 1929 in Calhoun County to Tim and Clara Foster Herron. He married Edna Mae Coonrod Feb. 14, 1952 in Hardin and she survives. He was a farmer and had also been employed by Stark Brothers Nursery and retired as an iron worker from Louisiana , Mo. He enjoyed gardening. Other survivors include: two daughters, Sherry (husband Thomas) Schlieper of Nebo, Karen (husband George) Cooper of Winchester; six grandchildren, Bonnie (husband Doug) Payne of Time, Thomas Michael (wife Tara) Schlieper of Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., Amanda Schlieper of Nebo, Jessica (husband Steve) Mangham of Nebo, Angie Cooper of Winchester and Matt Cooper of Winchester; two step grandchildren, Seph (wife Rachel) Cooper and Nicole (husband Robert) Howard; five step great-grandchildren; three brothers, John Herron of Rock Island, Doug Herron of Nebo and Leroy Herron of Texas; and two sisters, Ebby Davis of Oregon and Genevieve Buchana of Pleasant Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Mina Smith, Betty Coonrod, Ruth Prater and Barbara Herron; a brother, Charles "Pick" Herron; and a grandson, Tim Broggan. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 20, at 1 p.m. at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with Justin Raulston officiating. Burial will be at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill . Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of services.

TIM HERRON , age 84, a life long resident of Pleasant Hill township, died Oct. 31 at Illini hospital where he had been a patient for a month following an accident. Mr. Herron had the misfortune to walk in front of a car in Pleasant Hill , and sustained a fractured hip. At the time of the accident he and his family were living in Mozier , Ill. , where they had moved about two months previously. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, Nov. 1, at Indian Creek church, and burial was in Indian Creek cemetery in Calhoun county. Mr. Herron is survived by his wife, Clara, and the following children, John of Rock Island, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, Rockport, Mrs. Ruth Prater, Mrs. Genevieve Davis, Mrs. Mina Smith and Douglas Herron of Pleasant Hill, and Betty Ann, Tim, Jr and Simon Leroy all at home.

WANDA MAE (WEBB) HERRON , 75, of Nebo died Sun., Nov. 14, 2004 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield , IL . Born Jan. 27, 1929, at Hamburg , she was a daughter of Lacy and Velma Buchanan Webb. She married Carl D. "Doug" Herron Aug. 2, 1947 in Pittsfield and he survives. Wanda enjoyed crocheting, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include 3 sons, Daryl (Carla) Herron of Nebo and a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Cheryl) Conkright of Springfield; 3 brothers, Bob and Jim Webb of Pleasant Hill and Elby Webb of East Alton, 4 sisters, Wilma Rodhouse and Sandra Heimer of Pleasant Hill, Marie Carroll of New Hartford and Lena Belt of Roxanna; 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Vetter, and a grandson, Travis Herron. Funeral services will be held Wed at 10 am at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with burial in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

DUANE HILLMAN , 79, of Pleasant Hill, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1986 in the emergency room of Illini Hospital in Pittsfield after suffering an apparent heart attack in Pleasant Hill. His ancestors settled in Pike County in 1851. Born near Pleasant Hill Sept 18, 1906, he was a son of Scott and Ida Keller Hilhnan. He married Zoe M. Merriam Nov. 24, 1928, in Woodstock. She died Nov. 8, 1977. Mr Hillman was a retired carpenter. He had taught in Pike County schools and was a circus performer in his earlier years. Mr Hillman attended Illinois State Normal University. He was a member for more than 50 years of the Carpenters Union Local 904 at Jackson­ville, being one of its charter members. Surviving are three sons, Earl of Plea­sant hill, Dean of East Peoria and Frank of Carlock; a daughter, Mrs Joy Hillman of Springfield; a brother, Hubert Hill­man of Quartzsite, Ark.; 13 grand­children and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a great-grandson. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home at Pleasant Hill by the Rev. David Ford. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant hill. Memorials.may be made to the Cres­cent Heights Cemetery Association.
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GEORGE HILLMAN - Death came unexpectedly about 6:30 Monday evening to George Hillman at his home on North Memorial, follow­ing a heart attack. He had a severe operation four years ago, but had been real well most of the time since then, and his death came as a shock to his family and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Sutter Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with interment in the West cemetery. Mr. Hillman was born at Summer Hill, Jan. 8, 1890 and had spent all his life in this county. He married Sadie Turnbaugh who survives, and also the following children- Ivan and Mrs. Emma Knoth of Pittsfield, Don of Carrollton, Harold of Decatur, Mrs. Jaun Boren of Detroit and Mrs. Mil­dred Jones of Alton. There are four grandchildren in the family.
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IVAN W. HILLMAN , 88, of Pittsfield died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at his residence. Ivan was born Nov. 11, 1919 in Summer Hill to George W. and Sadie Turnbaugh Hillman. He was a salesman/clerk for the Clothing Center in Pittsfield. Ivan married Glenna E. Brokaw Aug. 8, 1954 in Pittsfield and she survives. He was a member of the Pittsfield Church of Christ. He enjoyed bowling and horseshoes. Survivors include his wife, Glenna Hillman of Pittsfield; a sister, Emma Knoth of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by three brothers, Emmett, Harold and Donald Hillman; and two sisters, July Boren and Mildred Arseneau. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 10 at 10 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial was at the Greenpond Cemetery in Pearl. Visitation was held Sunday, Nov. 9, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are to the Blessing Hospice of Pike County, Pike County Ambulance or Pittsfield Church of Christ.
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DELBERT HORTON , 86, formerly of New Canton, died Friday, July 8, 2005 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry, IL. He was born March 12, 1919 in Rockport, IL to William Otis and Gladys Lynch Horton. He married Gladys T. Neese October 12, 1936 in Bowling Green, MO and she preceded him in death in 1999. Mr. Horton was an avid Cardinal fan, and liked playing on the local baseball team. He also loved fishing, hunting, gardening and mushrooming. Mr. Horton was a member of the Rockport Christian Church. Survivors include two sons: Larry Horton of New Canton, and J. R. Horton of Pleasant Hill and two daughters: Mary Ann Harris of Pleasant Hill and Ina Norton of Edina MO. One brother survives Emmett Horton of New Canton and four sisters Emily Rolfs of Normal, Il, Mary Jo Phillips of New Canton, Margaret Damon of Barry and Mildred McIntosh of Quincy, IL. He has twelve grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Mr. Horton was preceded in death by his wife and parents, one son Otis Lee Horton, three children in infancy, five grandsons, one great granddaughter and a sister Wanda Sapp. Services will be held Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Bert Sapp and Becky Clark officiating. Burial will be at the Samuel Taylor Cemetery at Rockport, IL. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Memorials may be made to the Rockport Christian Church, Blessing Hospice of Pike County or Barry Community Care Center Activities Fund.

JOHN OTIS HORTON , 40, of Marshall and formerly of New Canton, Ill., died at 8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, from injuries suffered in a traffic accident at rural Marshall. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Community of Christ Church in New Canton. Elder William Phillips will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the church. James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Horton was born Jan. 11, 1962, in Hannibal to Otis L. and Cheryl L. Harrison Horton. He was married to Jeana Foster on Sept. 26, 1998, in Arrow Rock. She survives. Also surviving are his mother of New Canton; four daughters, Ashley Horton, Lindy Horton, Lindsey Horton and Jayme Horton, all of New Canton; one sister, Kim Green of Girard, Ill.; his grandparents, Delbert O. Horton of Rockport, Ill., and Cleo Harrison of New Canton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; and one brother, Gregory L. Horton. Mr. Horton was a heavy equipment operator with the Union of Operating Engineers. He was a member of the Community of Christ Church in New Canton. Memorials may be made to the Girls Athletic Department at West Pike High School.
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LINDY HORTON , 17, of New Canton died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, two miles south of Baylis on County Road 2, the result of an automobile accident. Born June 12, 1986 in Quincy, she was a granddaughter of Cheryl and the late Otis Horton of New Canton; the daughter of Jeana and the late Joy Horton of Marshall, Mo.; and daughter of Gail Ann Rothweiler of Palmyra, Mo. She is survived by one great- grandfather, Delbert Horton of Barry, and one great-grandmother, Cleo Harrison of New Canton; three sisters, Ashley, her twin sister Lindsey, and Jayme Horton, all of New Canton; one half-sister, Jennifer Damon of Quincy; one half-brother, Johnny Mack of Center, Mo.; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Lindy was a member of the Community of Christ Church in New Canton and a senior at West-Pike High School. Memorial services will be held today, Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ Church in New Canton. Gathering of family and friends was Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Community of Christ Church. Disposition will be private. Memorials are suggested to the family. Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry was in charge of arrangements.
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CLIFFORD HIRAM HOWELL , 89, of Hayward, Calif. died Saturday, July 25, 2009, in Hayward. Mr. Howell was born in Rockport. He lived in Hayward for more than 35 years. He was a Pearl Harbour, plus a Korean war survivor. He worked many years in the airline industry as a machinist. He was employed by Transocean Airlines, SFO Helicopter, American Airlines, World Airways and Air Cal. He is survived by his son, Dennis Howell of Hayward; two brothers, Rodney Howell of Concord, Calif. and Dean Howell of Barry; a sister, Thelma Kurtz of Barry; one granddaughter, Tracy Gulledge of Scotts Valley, Calif.; one great-granddaughter and one great grandson; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was July 29, from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Chapel of Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd. A funeral was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 30. Donations to the charity of your choice.
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VERNA (LANDESS) HOWELL , 88, of Peoria , formerly of Pittsfield, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010 at the Methodist Hospital in Peoria , IL . She was born near Sunnyhill near Pittsfield , IL., on April 14, 1922 to Stuart E. and Julia Mink Landess. She married Clayton D. Howell on May 10, 1942 in Pittsfield , IL , and he preceded her in death on September 11, 2002. In her earlier years, Mrs. Howell was a bookkeeper, then a housewife who enjoyed quilting and pillow making and completing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She dearly loved her grandchildren. Verna had lived in Pittsfield , Cuba , Springfield , and Peoria , Illinois , as well as California , Tennessee , and Arkansas. Survivors: Two daughters: Janet C. Howell of San Francisco , CA , and Becky Cobb of Peoria, IL, a brother: Donald (Betty) Landess of Quincy, IL, and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Clayton and a brother Stuart L. Landess, Jr. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 21 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield , Illinois , with Rev. Lonnie Landess officiating. Burial will be at the Blue River Cemetery , Detroit , IL . A visitation will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010 from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield , Illinois . Memorials are suggested to the Blue River Cemetery, the West Cemetery, or the Oakwood Cemetery.
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CHARLES HURST , 67, of Perry, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at Blessing Hospital, Quincy. He was born June 28, 1942, in Quincy, to Mary Imogene Hurst. Buddy was raised by his grandparents, Clyde and Louise Conrad. He married Sharon Cawthon in Pittsfield, March 7, 1963, and she survives. Mr. Hurst was a truck driver for Alsbaugh Explosives, and Webel Feed Mill and FS of Rushville. He enjoyed dancing, doing yard work, and reading. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Perry; two daughters, Lori Sanderson of Perry and Esther Shoemaker of Griggsville; a brother, Clyde Conrad, Jr. of Pittsfield; two sisters, Marcel Moore of Perry and Arlene Lambert of Augusta; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill Hurst, Bob Hurst and Sam Hurst; and two sisters, Mardell Cawthon and Idelle Jacobs. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 7, at 10:30 a.m.. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with Rev. Quentin Beard officiating. Burial will be at the Wilson Cemetery, Perry. A visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 6, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. The family requests memorials to be made to the Wilson Cemetery or the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center of Columbia, Mo.
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HERBERT E. HURST , 85, of Golden, and formerly of Pike County,died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 at his resi­dence. He was born Oct. 25, 1924 in Versailles the son of the late Allen Bradley and Katherine Irene Sutherland Hurst. Surviving is a brother, William Hurst of Griggsville and several niec­es and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Peggy Lou Ingram. Mr. Hurst was a truck driver driving over the road for Gateway Trucking in Detroit, Michigan before transferring to the Chicago, Il. He was a Army veteran of both W.W. II and the Korean War serving in Europe during W.W. II. He was a member of the Teamsters and the NRA. Private services will be held. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of arrange­ments.
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MRS. KENNETH HURST , 53, a former resident of Barry, died Monday evening at 6:15 in the Medical center at Fort Campbell, Kentucky where she resided. Funeral services are set for Friday afternoon at 2 in the Christian church here. Burial will be in Parklawn cemetery. Mrs. Hurst was born April 9, 1907, in New Canton, IL, a daughter of Joseph and Alta Yearly Jeans. She attended New Canton school, was a member of the Barry Christian church, and the Pike chapter of the Order'of Eastern Star at Barry. She was maried at El Dara, to Kenneth Hurst who survives. Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Iva Jean Hyatt of Fort Campbell, Kentucky; a son, James Hurst of Clarksville, Tenn.,,,,,a brother, Gerald Jeans of Pontiac; and a sister, Mrs. Walter Woodworth of Barry,1

WILLIAM HURST - Civil War vet William, son of Herod and Nancy Hurst, was born near Morrowtown, Ohio, February 7, 1841. There were eight children in his father's family, four of them, brothers, are still living--Keenan, Jefferson and Thomas, of Howard, Kansas, and George of Salida, Colorado. He was a veteran of the civil war, having enlisted in company E, 11th Ohio cavalry, at New Vienna, Ohio, June 23, 1863, and was honorably discharged from the service July 14, 1866, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He was married at New Vienna, January 24, 1867, to Elizabeth C. Moorhead, who survives him....To this union five children were born: Cora Perry and Frank Hurst, of Washtucna, Wash.; William Everett Hurst and Thomas J. Hurst, of El Dara; and May Snider of Summer Hill. Excepting Cora, the children were all present at the funeral. There are 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and a large number of relatives and friends who are in sympathy with the family....William Hurst and family came to Illinois in 1876 and have been residents of Derry township during the past 43 years....He served as postmaster at El Dara for a bit over seven years under the last Republican administration. He was also a member of the Grand Army post at Summer Hill. He united with the Christian church at El Dara March 26, 1896, and was as loyal under the ensign of Prince Emmanuel as he was under the stars and stripes....He died at his home Monday at...March 10, 1919. The funeral service was preached at the Christian church Wednesday noon by Rev. J. D. Dabney, assisted by Rev. A. E. Thomas. Burial took place at the Taylor-Martin cemetery.
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HELEN KATHLEEN HUSEMAN , 66, of Mount Sterling, died Sunday, April19, 2009, at Timber Point Nursing Home in Camp Point. She was born Sept. 24, 1942, in Baylis, to Carl Henry and Helen Alene (Noble) Huseman. They preceded her in death. She is survived by 1 brother, Rev. Norman K. Noble, of Battlefield, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 22 at the Baylis Cemetery in Baylis. There is no visitation. Burial will be in Baylis Cemetery, Baylis. Memorials are suggested to the Baylis Baptist Church. Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry in charge of arrangements.
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JANE ANN (EDWARDS) HUTCHINSON - We have barely room to announce the death of Mrs. Jane Ann, wife of our esteemed townsman Saml Hutchinson, Esq., and daughter of Mr. Joel EDWARDS of Greene County. The sad event occurred on yesterday morning at 4 o'clock. Her illness was protracted but her dying bed "felt soft as downy pillows are" as she herself expressed it. The funeral will take place this afternoon.
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